VBFD: 1 displaced after townhouse fire on Marlwood Way
Jan 24, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - One person was displaced after a townhouse fire on Marlwood Way Thursday night.
According to officials, just before 11 p.m., crews were dispatched to the 4600 block of Marlwood Way for reports of a multi-family structure fire.
Crews arrived to the scene and say heavy smoke and flames coming from the two-story townhouse. Photos from the scene show heavy damage to the second floor of the structure.
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The fire was considered marked out just after 1 a.m. and was contained to one unit. Crews said the fire was caused by a space heater in an upstairs bedroom.
One person was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene and no other injuries were reported. Red Cross was called to assist with the displaced.
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